WAVSIDE GARDENS 
Arabis Alpina flore pleno 
AQUI LEG IA—Continued 
Dobbie's Imperial Hybrids Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
These new long-spurred Columbines are unequaled for their range of 
colors and sturdiness. They have received a great deal of attention 
abroad and are considered in England the best mixture offered today. 
^Flabellata nana alba Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A delightfully dwarf variety for the rock garden, perfect foliage and 
ivory-white flowers. The whole plant not over 8 to 10 inches high. A 
quaint Japanese species. 
ARENARIA — Sandwort 
All of dwarf-growing or creeping habit. Splendid plants for the rock 
garden and for planting in flagstone walks or terraces. Montana espe¬ 
cially is a very lovely plant for large masses in the rock garden. 
Culture. All require a well drained, sandy soil, not too rich, and they pre¬ 
fer a sunny location in the rock garden or rock wall. Plant in fall or 
early spring, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
**Baleariea Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
An emerald mantle for shady rocks. Myriads of white, fairy, starlike 
flowers in May, one-half inch high. 
*Grandiflora Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
From the Pyrenees Mountains. Covers itself with pure, snow-white, star- 
like flowers. One of the best of all rock plants. May flowering. 
^Montana Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Close tufts, profusely covered with small, silvery white flowers quite 
early in the season. Excellent as an edging plant in formal gardens and 
for rockeries in sunny places. The flowers in May resemble small, white, 
upturned morning glories. 
*--Verna caespitosa Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A prostrate growing plant creeping low over the ground and between 
cracks in stones. Excellent for planting between flagstones, on terraces 
or walks. 
ARMERIA - Thrift or Sea-Pink 
Dwarf-growing perennials with grassy leaves and a tufted habit of 
growth. The flowers are borne in globular heads from May until the end 
of July, plants are suitable for edgings to borders, beds and form lovely 
clumps in the rock garden. 
Culture. Grow in dry, sandy soil and sunny position. Plant 6 to 8 inches 
apart in autumn or spring. 
’-Cephalotes rubra Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
8 to 10 inches; deep pink flowers freely produced from a neat cushion¬ 
like plant. 
'-Laucheana Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Bright rosy red, 3 to 6 inches. May-June. Very free flowering. Evergreen 
foliage. 
: -Maritima Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
3 to 6 inches. May and June. Valuable for edging; flowers pale pink; 
foliage grass-like, evergreen. 
*Maritima alba Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
3 to 6 inches. May and June. Tufts of deep green foliage; white flowers; 
evergreen foliage. 
--Wayside Gardens Tall Hybrids Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
1 8 to 24 inches. June to October. Large flowers of delightful white, rose 
and pink shades. Very useful for edging and cutting. 
Hensol Harebell Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A vivid blue species of medium height, free flowering. Most attractive 
in the border, may also be used in the rockery. 
Scott Elliott Long-Spurred Hybrids Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Wonderful colors with very long-spurred flowers. Our stock is from seed 
from this breeder, absolutely true strain. 
Sutton's Long-Spurred Hybrids Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A mixture of lovely long-spurred Columbines from which all harsh tones 
and inferior forms have been removed. 
Nivea grandiflora Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A fine white, robust variety; profuse bloomer. 
Skinneri Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Excellent in shady places where its greenish yellow and scarlet flowers 
show off to great advantage. 
Wayside Pink Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful strain of clear pink colors, with long spurs. We do not think 
that they can be surpassed. 
ARABIS - White Rock-Cress 
Useful plants, suitable for forming edgings to beds and borders, and 
fine for rockery or dry wall. 
Culture. Any good, ordinary soil that is not too damp will suit the 
Arabis. Plant 6 inches apart in autumn or spring. After the flowers have 
faded cut the straggling shoots back moderately to encourage a new 
tufted growth. Do well in either shade or full sun. 
*Alpina Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Pure white flowers produced in dense masses, splendid for border and 
rockery work, and last quite some time when cut. 
,;: Alpina flore pleno Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Same as above but with double white flowers; very fine rock plant and 
fine for cutting. Really a lovely thing when combined with other small 
flowers. 
*Alpina rosea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Similar in hobit to the above. The flowers are a delicate pale pink. 
**Procurens Three $1.35, Doz. $3.85, 100 $28.00 
A prostrate, creeping plant with glossy evergreen leaves which form a 
dense carpet on the ground. The flowers are white on upright, slender 
stems in April and May. Best grown in rock garden or rock wall. Does 
well in shade. 
ARTEMISIA - Southernwood; Sage Brush 
Shrubby, sagelike plants suitable for the hardy border. They have more 
or less hairy, finely cut leaves and yellow or white flowers, borne in 
panicles. Only about three are worth growing. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a dry, sunny border for Silver King and a moist 
one, but well drained, for Lactiflora. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 1 0 
inches apart. 
*Abrotanum Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Dwarf plant with silvery gray, highly aromatic foliage; yellow flowers 
in July; good for margins of the border or bold groups in the rockery. 
Lactiflora Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $1 8.00 
A tall-growing plant of fine foliage and heads of small, white flowers 
in August and September, which fill the garden with fragrance. 
Ludoviciana Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A striking new silver-leaved border plant, much hardier than Silver King, 
and what is very important, perfectly upright in growth. Much better 
for cutting and superior in every way as a border plant. Makes a pleas¬ 
ing accent in the garden. About 21/2 to 3 feet high. 
Silver King Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
A striking white-leaved contrast plant. A beautiful “mist" for setting 
off bouquets and floral combinations. The entire color effect bright 
frosted silver. Three feet high. Sprays may be cut to mix with winter 
bouquets. 
ASCLEPIAS — Butterfly Weed 
To this genus belong many species, most of them not worth while for 
the flower garden. Some may be used in the wild garden, but there are 
more worth-while plants even for that. Tuberosa is the only one consid 
ered. 
Culture. Tuberosa requires a sandy soil while all the rest do best in a 
moist, peaty soil. Requires sun. Plant in autumn or early spring, 6 to 8 
inches apart. 
Tuberosa Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Attractive plants, flowering during July and August and growing about 
1 V 2 feet high. Produces umbels of varying orange colored flowers which 
are lovely to cut and last a long time. 
ASPERULA- Woodruff 
Pretty dwarf, white-flowered perennials. They have long, creeping 
stems, whorled leaves, and four-lobed flowers. Excellent plants for shady 
positions under shrubs, trees, or in shady place in rockery or woods. 
Culture. Will thrive in ordinary soil in shady positions. Plant in autumn 
or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. They soon spread into bold masses. 
*Odorata Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
6 to 8 inches high. Increases rapidly and is used for carpeting shady 
places and in the woods. Heads of small white flowers appear just above 
the foliage in May. A fine, scented herb reminding one of new mown 
hay. A grand plant for hardy shady places in woods or rock garden. 
